
Aston Villa secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Chelsea, extending their impressive league form under coach Unai Emery. This win marked Villa's 12th in 13 matches and highlighted their ability to recover from losing positions, having claimed 18 points from such scenarios this season. Emery's tactical substitutions, including bringing on Ollie Watkins, were credited with changing the game's momentum, leading to Watkins scoring both goals. Despite the team's strong performance, Emery downplayed title aspirations, emphasizing continued strong competition.